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Review Author: Carrie
Review Date: 25 Jan 2026
Review Body: My two kids and I had a great time! We lucked out being the only three in the group. We met at a coffee shop, but actually got ice cream as none of us do coffee. The trip to the market was fun and we talked about produce. The highlight, however, was the cooking. We cooked four dishes and ended with fruit we picked from the market. Dishes included beef pho, green papaya salad, banh xeo (similar to fried crepes with savory filling) and an eggplant dish. All were delicious and everything was very hands on. Rosie did a great job adapting to my kids' preferences. They were thrilled to learn to flip banh xeo in the pan. We also played a little chopsticks game racing to fill small bowls with peanuts and learned to make tomato roses and pepper flowers. We ate as we went along. It was great!
Review rating: 5
Review Author: Natalie Kusabs
Review Date: 24 Mar 2025
Review Body: Perfect evening with teenagers. Rosie kept the laughs coming - educational, flexible with menu & programme and fun.
Review rating: 5
Review Author: Charles Callaghan
Review Date: 04 Jan 2025
Review Body: My friends and I really enjoyed this cooking. We started with a trip to the market to choose ingredients, then had a stop at a local coffee roaster to try some of the Vietnamese coffee. Next we began the class itself, where we learned four classic Vietnamese dishes. Hanna was an excellent teacher, overall would highly recommend!
Review rating: 5
Review Author: sharmeen
Review Date: 07 May 2026
Review Body: The guide was friendly and very helpful throughout the cooking process. Before we started cooking, we went to a local market to buy groceries first, and I loooved the experience 🥹 We got to see how the locals work and experience the culture more closely.
Review rating: 5
Review Author: Francois P
Review Date: 26 May 2026
Review Body: Loved the experience- going to see the market, pick out our fresh ingredients and then learning the different recipes was very fun and the food was tasty!
Review rating: 5
Review Author: Juliane
Review Date: 20 Aug 2026
Review Body: What a wholesome experience! Our family had the best time - and will have to digest for days ;) A true and heartfelt recommendation!
Review rating: 5
Review Author: Charlie L
Review Date: 26 Jan 2026
Review Body: Had a great time cooking with Rosie. Some of the best food I’ve had in VN.
Review rating: 5

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Itinerary Day 1
Itinerary Summary: Da Nang market visit, Vietnamese cooking class, and meal at Jolie's home
Itinerary Description: Coffee & Welcome Meet your host at the meeting point and start with a Vietnamese coffee at a local café. This is a relaxed moment to get to know each other and ease into the experience. Local Market Visit Visit one of Da Nang’s largest local markets to shop for fresh ingredients. Learn how Vietnamese families choose produce for everyday meals and discover local food habits. Welcome to Jolie’s Home Head to Jolie’s family home and enjoy a welcome drink. Take a short break before beginning the cooking session. Home-Style Cooking Experience Using the ingredients from the market, you’ll cook several traditional Vietnamese dishes with guidance from Jolie and her family. The session is hands-on, friendly, and relaxed. Shared Meal & Farewell Sit down together to enjoy the meal you’ve prepared. Afterward, relax, chat, or share music if you’d like before returning to your accommodation on your own. Start Times Morning session: 09:00 Afternoon session: 15:00
Four adults in red cooking aprons posing inside a cooking class kitchen in Da Nang, with cooking class wall signage
Travellers posing at a vegetable market stall in Da Nang during a cooking class, surrounded by baskets of leafy greens
Group seated at a small table in a Da Nang café, posing with small cups and drinks beside a coffee banner on the wall
Two women in red aprons at a Da Nang cooking class smiling as they present a plate of prawns and fresh herbs
Stir-frying at a gas hob during a Da Nang cooking class, with vegetables and bottles neatly set out on the table
Students in red aprons gathered around an electronic keyboard, with an instructor at a classroom in Da Nang
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Four adults in red cooking aprons posing inside a cooking class kitchen in Da Nang, with cooking class wall signage
Travellers posing at a vegetable market stall in Da Nang during a cooking class, surrounded by baskets of leafy greens
Group seated at a small table in a Da Nang café, posing with small cups and drinks beside a coffee banner on the wall
Four adults in red cooking aprons posing inside a cooking class kitchen in Da Nang, with cooking class wall signage
Travellers posing at a vegetable market stall in Da Nang during a cooking class, surrounded by baskets of leafy greens
Group seated at a small table in a Da Nang café, posing with small cups and drinks beside a coffee banner on the wall
Two women in red aprons at a Da Nang cooking class smiling as they present a plate of prawns and fresh herbs
Stir-frying at a gas hob during a Da Nang cooking class, with vegetables and bottles neatly set out on the table
Students in red aprons gathered around an electronic keyboard, with an instructor at a classroom in Da Nang
Cheerful pair in red aprons at a Da Nang cooking class, standing by a stove while cooking a dish in a dining room
Hands arranging carved vegetable flower garnishes over open palms during a Vietnamese home cooking class in Da Nang
Group of travellers wearing red aprons posing together at a Vietnamese home cooking class in Da Nang, smiling
Child in a red Jolie Cooking Class apron cooking at a counter, waving beside a stove in Da Nang Vietnamese home kitchen
Two visitors browse a covered Da Nang market, surrounded by bins of fresh greens and produce for cooking
Two guests in green aprons posing with a thumbs-up and a pot on the stove during Jolie Cooking Class in Da Nang
Group of guests smiling and holding a plate of fresh Vietnamese shrimp rolls at Jolie Cooking Class in Da Nang
Two participants in red aprons give thumbs-up beside a cooking station in a Vietnamese home cooking class in Da Nang
Guests preparing noodles and vegetables at a table with a stove during Vietnamese home cooking with Jolie Cooking Class in Da Nang
Smiling diners in the kitchen share food at a Vietnamese home cooking class in Da Nang, reaching across the table
Guests in red aprons smile during a Vietnamese home cooking class in Da Nang, seated around a long table with shared dishes
Group eating together at a wooden table with bowls and chopsticks during a Vietnamese home cooking class in Da Nang
Smiling guests posing with cooking tools and ingredients at a Vietnamese home cooking class in Da Nang, with pots and bottles on the table
Participants stirring a pot and setting out multiple bowls of ingredients at a Vietnamese home cooking class in Da Nang in a decorated kitchen
Guests smiling around a table at a Vietnamese home cooking class in Da Nang, with drinks, bottles and cooking ingredients laid out

Vietnamese Home Cooking and Market Adventure in Da Nang

Cook authentic Vietnamese dishes in a local family's home
5.0
|7 Reviews
Group size
Up to 8 guests
DURATION
4 hours
Booking type
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MEET UP
At location
Group size
Up to 8 guests
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Authentic Vietnamese home cooking class with local market visit & Viet coffee
If you're looking for an intimate, home-style cooking experience in Da Nang, this is it. Unlike larger, more commercial cooking classes, this one takes place in a local family’s home, giving you a true taste of Vietnamese hospitality.Most cooking classes start with a local market visit, but this is more homey. You'll meet your Seek Sophie host Jolie or her team, at a local cafe to have some Vietnamese coffee - a relaxed moment to get to know each other. Then, visit a one of Da Nang's largest local markets and learn how Vietnamese families choose produce for everyday meals. You can also buy some local fruits to enjoy at the end of your cooking class! Head to Jolie’s family home for a hands-on cooking session using recipes passed down through her family. With the fresh ingredients from the market, you’ll prepare four traditional Vietnamese dishes under Jolie and her family’s guidance, then sit down together to enjoy your meal and have good conversation.This is perfect for travellers who love immersing themselves in local culture and want a hands-on experience beyond just tasting delicious food. Plus, by joining this class, you're contributing to the Poor Children’s Fund, which helps provide meals for underprivileged children.What to ExpectVisit a lively local market and learn how Vietnamese families shop for fresh ingredients.Enjoy a traditional cup of Vietnamese coffee and swap stories with your host.Cook four authentic Vietnamese dishes using family recipes.Dine together in a cosy home setting and savour the dishes you’ve made.Support a meaningful cause - part of the class fee goes towards providing meals for disadvantaged children.Good to KnowThe class takes place in a local home with an air-conditioned cooking space.Includes all ingredients, a welcome drink, coffee, and cold drinking water.You’ll receive copies of the recipes in English to take home.Transport to and from the class is not included.This experience is perfect for all skill levels - no prior cooking experience needed!

Experience highlights

Older guest cooking at the hob while others watch during Jolie Cooking Class, a Vietnamese home meal experience in Da Nang
Cook family recipes in a local home
Two visitors browse a covered Da Nang market, surrounded by bins of fresh greens and produce for cooking
Local market visit for ingredients
Group of guests smiling and holding a plate of fresh Vietnamese shrimp rolls at Jolie Cooking Class in Da Nang
Enjoy your own cooking!
Group seated at a small table in a Da Nang café, posing with small cups and drinks beside a coffee banner on the wall
Enjoy Vietnamese coffee at a local spot
People in red aprons standing by a dining table and smiling during a Vietnamese cooking class in Da Nang
Support local kids with every booking

What You’ll be Doing

Da Nang market visit, Vietnamese cooking class, and meal at Jolie's home
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What’s Included

Local market visit with your host
Vietnamese coffee tasting
Home-style cooking in a family home
Ingredients, equipment, and host guidance
Traditional Vietnamese dishes
Shared meal with the host family
Contribution to a fund for children with disabilities
Welcome drink at the host’s home

Not included

Transport from and to the cooking class
Personal expenses

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Who you’re supporting

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Women-led Wonder

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Where we'll meet

Start Point

Meet-up at 10 Tran Quoc Toan street, Da nang(10 Tran Quoc Toan street, Da nang)
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  • Notes: 10 Tran Quoc Toan Street, Da Nang — a local coffee shop.

End Point

  • End at 14 An Trung Dong 6- Da Nang – Vietnam. (14 An Trung Đông 6, An Trung Đông 6, Vietnam)

Start & Ends

Daily
09:00AM - 01:00PM
03:00PM - 07:00PM

Suitability / Accessibility

  • Vegetarian food available
  • Child Friendly (No Minimum Age)

Cancellation & other policies

  • Cancellation

    Cancel 24 hours before activity for a full refund

  • Minimum Participants

    If there are fewer than 2 participants, the host may reschedule or refund your booking.

What to Pack

  • An appetite
  • Camera
  • Cash for extra personal purchases at the market
  • Comfortable Clothing
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Jolie has been welcoming guests into her home since 2016, continuing a family tradition of sharing food and culture. Her family has been cooking with visitors for years, passing down recipes and techniques that have been in their family for generations. While they aren’t professionally trained chefs, they know the real secrets of Vietnamese home cooking. More than just a cooking class, Jolie’s kitchen is a place where people connect over food and daily life. She also uses her classes to support children in need—part of the proceeds go towards a fund that helps poor children in ethnic minority schools. With Jolie, you’re not just learning to cook; you’re becoming part of something bigger.
Experience: 10 years
Speaks: Fluent English
Acceptance rate: 100%
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